Peska's Perfection! 21 up, 21 down for Shepherd's Haley Peska in State Quarterfinal

by Thomas Eschen

Shepherd's Haley Peska embraces her family after her perfect game

Shepherd's Haley Peska achieved perfection for the first time ever on Tuesday, retiring all 21 Millington batters, sending her squad to the Division 3 state semifinals for the first time in more than three decades.

The offense immediately gave her a boost, scoring five runs in the first two innings, with Peska fielding the final out en route to the 5-0 victory.

Shepherd takes on Monroe St Mary Catholic Central at 3 p.m. on Friday in the State Semifinal at MSU in East Lansing.